CVE-2025-12985: License Service: Privilege escalation vulnerability

Published Jan 20, 2026
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Updated

IBM Licensing Operator incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image.

Affected Software

0 affected components

Remediation

Information

The fix is provided in License Service version 4.2.18.

Event History

Jan 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jan 30, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12985?

The severity of CVE-2025-12985 is rated high with a score of 8.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-12985?

To fix CVE-2025-12985, upgrade to License Service version 4.2.18.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-12985?

CVE-2025-12985 is a privilege escalation vulnerability affecting the IBM Licensing Operator.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-12985?

CVE-2025-12985 could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2025-12985?

Any users or systems running the IBM Licensing Operator image are potentially affected by CVE-2025-12985.

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